Montaperto Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione
Montaperto offers incredible and highly accented aromas of fruit and flowers, typical to the area, as well as concentrated tannins, extreme elegance, and a linear palate. A beautiful expression of Sangiovese, with elegance and finesse.
Wine exported to
USA, Poland
Most recent awards
- 2018 | Jeb Dunnuck95
- 2018 | Wine Enthusiast92
- 2017 | Wine Spectator93
- 2017 | Gambero RossoTre bicchieri
- 2018 | DoctorWine by Daniele Cernilli96
- 2016 | Vinous90
- 2016 | Wine Advocate91
- 2016 | James Suckling94
Grape Varieties:
100% Sangiovese
Fermentation container:
Oak barrels
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
23 days
Type of yeast:
Spontaneous
Fermentation temperature:
28-30 °C (82.4-86 °F)
Maceration technique:
Pumpovers
Length of maceration:
23 days
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Fining agent:
no
Aging containers:
Tonneaux
Container size:
900 L
Container age:
1/2 years
Type of oak:
Allier / Tronchet
Bottling period:
6 months
Aging before bottling:
15 months
Closure:
Natural Cork
Organic:
Yes
Vineyard name:
Montaperto
Vineyard location:
Montaperti, Tuscany
Vineyard size:
3.6 hectares
Soil composition:
Galestro and silt
Vine training:
Spurred Cordon
Altitude:
350 meters (1,150 feet) above sea level
Vine density:
6,000 plants per hectare
Yield:
50-60 ql/ha
Exposure:
Southern/eastern
Years planted:
1998/2002
Age of vines:
5-25 years
Time of harvest:
Mid to late September
First vintage of this wine:
2015
Total yearly production (in bottles):
6,000 bottles per year
Tasting notes:
Offers incredible and highly accented aromas of fruit and flowers, typical to area, concentrated tannins with extreme elegance, linear
Serving temperature:
Best served at 14-16 °C (57.2 - 60.8 °F).
Food pairings:
Pairs well with first courses, grilled meats and young or semi-aged cheeses
Aging potential:
5-10 years
Alcohol:
13.5
Winemaker:
Gioia Cresti
